How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR228 - Source of supply does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Source of supply does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR228 - Source of supply does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR228 Source of supply does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid source of supply for a specific product or location. This can happen during planning runs, order creation, or when trying to execute a transaction that requires a source of supply.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no source of supply defined for the product in the relevant location. This could be due to incorrect master data setup.
  Inactive or Blocked Source: The source of supply may exist but could be inactive or blocked for use in planning.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the correct sources of supply defined.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the system from recognizing the source of supply.
  Time Period Issues: The source of supply may not be valid for the time period being considered in the planning run.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the source of supply (e.g., vendor, production plant) is correctly defined in the master data for the product.
  Ensure that the source of supply is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Maintain Source of Supply:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC3 (Location Product) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Source of Supply) to maintain and check the source of supply settings.
  Ensure that the source of supply is assigned to the product in the relevant location.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using has the correct sources of supply defined. You can do this in the planning book or by using transaction /SAPAPO/MC62.
  
  
  
  Check Time Period Validity:
  
  Ensure that the source of supply is valid for the time period you are working with. This can be checked in the source of supply settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any issues with master data or planning data. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing sources of supply in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and /SAPAPO/MC62 for managing and checking sources of supply.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain source of supply data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/OO_TR228 Source of supply does not exist error message.